US & International Startup & Tech News
Osyte, a Seattle startup that helps multi-asset investors optimize portfolios, raises $4M
Seattle-based fintech startup Osyte raised $4 million in seed funding to expand its software for managing multi-asset investment portfolios. The platform streamlines investment operations with tools for liquidity management, risk analytics, and portfolio optimization, targeting institutional investors and family offices. Co-founder Charles Anselm, leveraging his experience at Russell Investments, aims to automate cumbersome processes in private market investments, capitalizing on the growing accessibility of private assets.
Brazilian fintech Tako emerges from stealth with sizable seed round led by a16z and Ribbit Capital
Fernando Gadotti, co-founder of DogHero, launched Tako in 2023 to simplify Brazil's complex payroll and employee management landscape. The São Paulo-based platform automates tasks like onboarding and payroll while providing transparency through interactive tools for employees. Backed by a $13.2 million seed round, Tako uses AI to adapt to Brazil's ever-changing labor laws and union regulations, targeting mid-sized white-collar companies as it gradually expands its capabilities in the HR tech space.
Affiniti Raises $62 Million To Empower America’s Backbone Industries
Affiniti has launched a financial platform tailored to underserved small businesses, such as local coffee shops and medical practices, which make up over 90% of the U.S. economy. By offering a flexible credit card with extended interest-free periods and modern spend management tools, Affiniti addresses challenges like limited access to capital and outdated financial systems. With $62 million in funding, the company is bridging the gap between Silicon Valley fintech and traditional industries, empowering small business owners across America.
Seattle startup TestSprite, which automates testing of APIs and web apps, raises $1.5M
Seattle-based startup TestSprite raised $1.5 million in a pre-seed round to automate software testing for front- and back-end systems using AI agents. Founded this year and led by former Amazon engineer Yunhao Jiao, the company has 12 employees and plans to double its team. TestSprite, a Techstars Miami graduate, counts individual users and enterprises among its customers and aims to lead the shift toward AI-driven software development.
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Lerian raises $3.1M in a round led by MAYA Capital
Brazilian B2B fintech Lerian raised $3.1M in a funding round led by MAYA Capital, with participation from Quartz, Supera Capital, Norte Ventures, Crivo Ventures, and angel investors. The company is building an open-source core banking platform to help small and medium-sized banks and fintechs create customizable solutions. Lerian plans to use the funds to expand its tech team, launch its product, and attract clients in Brazil and globally.
Hoopers closes a round of 2.1 million euros to boost its expansion in Latin America
Portuguese startup Hoopers, which connects basketball enthusiasts, brands, and players, has raised €2.1 million in a seed funding round led by Buenavista Equity Partners, with participation from Portugal Ventures and notable basketball figures Neemias Queta and Ticha Penicheiro. The funds will drive Hoopers' expansion in Latin America, enhance its AI-driven digital platform for sports engagement, and explore Web3 technologies for personalized fan experiences, while also setting sights on the U.S. market. Hoopers combines digital innovation with offline initiatives like court renovations and event organization, aiming to become a global leader in the basketball community.
Ualá announces investment round of US$ 300 million
Ualá announced the successful closure of a $300 million Series E funding round, raising its valuation to $2.75 billion and marking the largest private investment in Latin America in three years. Led by Allianz X, the funds will expand Ualá's financial ecosystem and accelerate growth in Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia, while exploring opportunities in insurtech. CEO Pierpaolo Barbieri emphasized the company's vision to become a leading digital bank in the region, driven by investor confidence and a commitment to delivering exceptional value to users.
CrewAI raised $17.5 million in ten months and attracted IBM and Sam Altman
A Brazilian startup specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) has raised $17.5 million in funding over just ten months, attracting significant interest from major players like IBM and Sam Altman. The company, focused on simplifying the use of AI for enterprises, has secured partnerships with key industry players, showcasing its potential to make complex AI tools more accessible to businesses globally​
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